The Cincinnati Bengals have restructured the contract of guard Cordell Volson, furthering a trend of cost adjustments for players on the roster. Volson, who was set to earn approximately $3.7 million next season, will now see a reduction in his base salary but will receive new guaranteed money for 2025 along with performance-based incentives tied to his playing time.

This decision comes after the Bengals drafted Dylan Fairchild and signed Lucas Patrick while re-signing Cody Ford, creating a competitive environment for the starting guard positions. With the influx of talent, Volson’s ability to secure a starting role may depend heavily on his performance and adaptability during this upcoming season.